Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Connecticut Farms Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Connecticut Farms Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Connecticut Farms Elementary School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Connecticut Farms Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Connecticut Farms Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1306 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
33%
33%
Black
31%
15%
White
25%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connecticut Farms Elementary School's ranking?
Connecticut Farms Elementary School is ranked #1306 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Connecticut Farms Elementary School often compared to?
Connecticut Farms Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hannah Caldwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Connecticut Farms Elementary School?
420 students attend Connecticut Farms Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Connecticut Farms Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Connecticut Farms Elementary School?
Connecticut Farms Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Connecticut Farms Elementary School offer ?
Connecticut Farms Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Connecticut Farms Elementary School part of?
Connecticut Farms Elementary School is part of Township Of Union School District.
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